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United Way of Tucson and Southern

Tucson, Arizona  ·  EIN 860098932  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Tucson and Southern is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.1M in grants paid and $14.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 751 individual grants from this funder — $52.4M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.9M
Total assets
751
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Tucson and Southern funds

United Way of Tucson and Southern's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults.

childrenfamiliesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Tucson and Southern, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Casa De Los Ninos
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.7M2022
Casa De Los Ninos
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.6M2020
Casa De Los Ninos
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.6M2023
Casa De Los Ninos Inc
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.5M2019
Casa De Los Ninos
General use
Tucson, AZ$1.2M2025
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
General use
Tucson, AZ$1.2M2025
Casa De Los Ninos
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.1M2024
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$1.0M2024
Child & Family Resources - Tucson
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$868K2017
Child & Family Resources - Tucson
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$852K2018
Child & Family Resources - Tucson
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$839K2023
Child & Family Resources - Tucson
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$824K2020
Child & Family Resources - Tucson
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$787K2022
Child & Family Resources Inc
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$780K2019
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
GENERAL USE
Tucson, AZ$770K2018

United Way of Tucson and Southern giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.1M
2018$7.1M
2019$6.1M
2020$6.5M
2022$6.6M
2023$6.2M
2024$6.0M
2025$6.8M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Tucson and Southern

United Way of Tucson and Southern's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at unitedwaytucson.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Tucson and Southern

Does United Way of Tucson and Southern accept grant applications?
United Way of Tucson and Southern's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Way of Tucson and Southern fund?
United Way of Tucson and Southern's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Casa De Los Ninos, Casa De Los Ninos, Casa De Los Ninos. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Tucson and Southern give in grants?
United Way of Tucson and Southern reported $7.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.4M over 751 grants.
Where is United Way of Tucson and Southern located?
United Way of Tucson and Southern is based in Tucson, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860098932.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Tucson and Southern's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Way of Tucson and Southern. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.